“Our only regret is having to depart…I cannot recommend this townhome enough.
….we loved every minute of our stay. Thank you Austin and family.”
– Kathyrn C (TripAdvisor Jul 2016)

This beautiful vacation villa is perched directly above the Praça dos Restauradores, offering unobstructed 180º views over Lisbon’s red-tiled roofs. The original 19th-century building has been restored and expanded, and is now a luxurious home, full of character.

Casa Villa Serra may look modest on the outside, but it’s spacious on the inside. With three floors, there’s room to be together, and to enjoy your own personal space. One bedroom and one bathroom are on the main floor, with the other two bedrooms and bathroom on the floor below. This works especially well for couples traveling together, and can provide privacy with a baby (for example) who might otherwise wake up and disturb other family members during the night.

Hidden on a private cobbled lane — just across from Casa Joaquina — in the heart of Lisbon’s medieval Historic Preservation District, Casa Villa Serra is one of twelve traditional 19th-century homes that once formed a tiny, self-enclosed village known as “Villa Serra Fernandes.”

Today this sleepy “village” is just 8 minutes walk from the Rossio (Lisbon’s fabulous main square with 24-hour taxi stand), world class restaurants, theatres, museums, shopping, the metro and the lovely Sintra train station.

Whether stretched out on the terrace or curled up on the sofa, the city is literally at your feet; there’s nothing else like it in Lisbon.

“…the best experience of our European vacation. The view was spectacular!
We would stay in any of Deb’s properties again and would love to come back to Lisbon.”
– David from Canada (TripAdvisor Aug 2009)

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Amenities

These amenities are specific to Casa Villa Serra. For a more complete list of amenities (linens, fully equipped kitchen, etc.) and services (orientation tour, pre-arrival shopping, and so on) offered at all of our properties, please see our Amenities page.

Dedicated Laundry Room with Mini-bar

Aside from the ironing board, washing machine, laundry detergent and iron that we have at all the houses, Casa Villa Serra has a separate laundry room with a dryer and hanging rack for air drying. Since it’s on the main floor–just off the living room–there’s also a sink, mini-fridge and some plates & glasses… so you don’t have to go up to the kitchen for a midnight snack.

Central Heat

All of our houses have heat, of course, but Casa Villa Serra has adjustable radiators throughout the house, controlled by a central boiler.

Plasma TV and Stereo

The TV has a USB connection, as well as the HDMI for the cable box. The stereo has an iPod docking station.

Guest Reviews

Our first trip to Lisbon. Finding this apartment and having Austin as our hostess made everything so much better. We love the location of this marvelous apartment. We will certainly tell all our family and friends. We ate at Tijelinha for lunch/dinner, food and service was great. Corner market down the hill on the left […]

We had a very nice week. Lots of good food, especially Solar 31 just down the slope. We recommend the ferry across to have lunch. And, most important, ask the [tourism office] for directions to the secret elevators up to the Castle of St. George. Apartment was convenient & well appointed. Thanks, Mel & Grace, […]

Thank you Austin, for a lovely week in Lisboa!! Your advice about places to eat was superb, we feel we know Mr. Tijelinha by now… good, honest food as G.Ramsey probably would have said. 🙂 …And this house is a perfect place to live to experience Lisboa. Obrigado! Ingeborg, Rosnin, MaryBente, Jrond September 2015

Location: Lisbon’s Historic Preservation District

Tucked away on a quiet cobblestone street in Lisbon’s Historic Preservation District, each property is perched conveniently above the city’s vibrant center and a quick 3-8 minute walk down the Calçada de Santana to the main plazas known as the Rossio and Praça dos Restauradores.